I Don't Know What a Healthy Relationship With Food Is! 🤷🏻‍♀️

I DON'T KNOW WHAT A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD IS! #foodfreedom #intuitiveeating #bingeeating Disclaimer: This video is for information purposes only and my content should not be used as a substitute for seeking treatment from a healthcare provider. My content is not going to be suitable for everyone, so please use your self discernment before applying any video content in your own life Welcome to The Binge Eating Therapist channel! I'm Sarah, a former binge eater turned psychotherapist, and today, I want to share with you a framework for creating a HEALTHY relationship with food. Too often, we focus on what we don't want in our relationship with food, but today, I'll give you a positive and holistic perspective on how to approach this complex issue. Hunger and Fullness In a HEALTHY relationship with food, you recognize your body's hunger and fullness cues. It's not about perfect responses every time, but rather developing an intuitive understanding of when you're hungry and when you're full, without judgment or mental noise clouding your judgment. Enjoyment People with a HEALTHY relationship with food genuinely enjoy what they eat. While some may see food purely as fuel, many of us find joy in savoring different flavors. Don't rush to detach from this enjoyment if you've had a complex history with food; it's a gradual process. Assortment of Food Variety is the spice of life, and it's crucial in a HEALTHY relationship with food. Avoid pigeonholing foods as "safe" or "scary." Embrace a wide assortment of foods in your diet, aiming for balance and nourishment. Liking Yourself Your self-esteem should not be dictated by what, when, or how you eat. Those with a HEALTHY relationship don't tie their self-worth to their eating habits. Break free from the cycle where food influences how you perceive yourself. Three Meals a Day or Rhythm Establishing a rhythm and routine around food creates a sense of safety and predictability. It helps your body regulate and anticipate its needs. While flexibility is crucial, having a basic structure can be reassuring. Handling Fluctuations Understand that your appetite and eating patterns fluctuate naturally. Those with a HEALTHY relationship can adapt without anxiety or judgment. Accept these changes as part of the human experience. Yesterday's Eating Doesn't Dictate Today Avoid the trap of using past eating behaviors to determine what you should eat today. Every day is a new opportunity to make choices aligned with your intuition and body's signals. Don't let yesterday's choices haunt today. Finding a HEALTHY relationship with food is a journey, not an instant transformation. Focus on changing how you think and feel about food, and you'll find that different behavioral choices become possible. Let go of the need for perfection, and embrace the ebb and flow of your relationship with food. Join my Life After Diets community. This community is for you if you want to improve your relationship with food and become more comfortable in your own skin. Community membership includes invites to live episode recordings (online), support meetings, a private Facebook group and monthly Q&As. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Connect and Recover Groups: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/connect-recover-groups/ Weekly binge eating therapist groups: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/group-therapy/ To sign up to my Friday Food For Thought emails please head here: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/newsletter/ Each week you’ll receive an email from me sharing what’s on my mind in the realm of binge eating recovery. If you found this video useful you may want to check out the podcast Life After Diets, which I co-host with Stefanie Michele. Available across most podcast platforms. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want to improve your relationship with food and become more comfortable in your own skin. Community membership includes invites to live episode recordings (online), support meetings, a private Facebook group and monthly Q&As. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Life After Diets YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zeWi3gU__HiIqiJV_1wvQ Listen here https://www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com/podcast/ My book, I Can't Stop Eating, is available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3a6M6Hb​​ (UK affiliate link, please search for title in Amazon if outside of UK) Website – https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist